nocturnally

Everyday

At night; in a way that happens during the night, especially about animals that are active at night. tree →

In the lessons

A science word linked to «nocturnal» animals: owls, bats, hedgehogs, foxes and badgers are active nocturnally and sleep in the day. The opposite is «diurnally» (in the day). Used in lessons on habitats and animal behaviour.

Examples

• Hedgehogs feed nocturnally, so you rarely see them in the day. tree →
• Bats hunt nocturnally for insects. tree →
• Many desert animals live nocturnally to avoid the heat. tree →
• Our hamster is active nocturnally and keeps us awake. tree →
• Owls see well because they hunt nocturnally. tree →
• The flowers open nocturnally and are visited by moths. tree →

Note

Adverb from the adjective «nocturnal» (more common). Opposites: diurnal, diurnally. Crepuscular animals are active at dawn and dusk. From Latin «nox, noctis», night.